Apodeipna

/ˌæpɒˈdeɪpnə/ noun

Definition

Plural or variant form referring to desserts or final courses served after a meal in ancient Greek dining customs.

Etymology

From Greek 'apo-' (after) + 'deipna' (dinner), a term used in classical literature describing the concluding dishes of a Greek banquet or symposium.

Kelly Says

Different transliterations of Greek words sometimes create what looks like multiple 'different' words, but 'apodeipna' and 'apodedipna' are really just spelling variations of the same Greek concept.

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